The scenic beaches of Indiana Dunes are disappearing. In order to sustain this critical asset to Indiana’s economy and quality of life, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must conduct a federal damage mitigation feasibility study.
The scenic beaches of Indiana Dunes National and State Parks draw more than 4.6 million people from around the world to Indiana—they are the most visited place in the state and one of the most visited national park areas in the nation. The beaches serve as the cornerstone of a tourism economy that generates $130 million in economic impacts, supports thousands of jobs, and provides tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue to state and local governments.
Access to the dunes and Lake Michigan are key to residents’ quality of life and are factors in attracting business and talent to the state.
However, Indiana’s beaches are eroding. Without a long-term solution in place, these beaches will continue to erode, putting Indiana’s most visited place at risk.
In order to sustain this critical asset to Indiana’s economy and quality of life, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must conduct a federal damage mitigation feasibility study.
This required feasibility study, which will identify possible long-term solutions, must have a local match. The state of Indiana has pledged $1 million towards this match and has signaled their intent to participate in the study as a non-federal partner.
Now, federal funds must be allocated so that this study may move forward. Once federal funds are secured, the Army Corps will begin identifying solutions to Indiana’s disappearing beaches.
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